Aug. 1, 2018

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Gains Steam With Texas Co-Sponsors, Senate Bill

New Video Shows Stakes for Texas, How Plan Would Benefit People and Wildlife

July 31, 2018

TPWD Home of First Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Southeast Austin

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) headquarters is the home of the first electric vehicle charging station at a Texas state agency and in the southeast Austin area. With more than 250 charging stations in the Austin area, this station will serve as a pilot project for future installations at TPWD and other state agencies.

July 30, 2018

TPWD Graduates 30 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department graduated the 62nd Texas game warden and state park police officer cadet class July 30 at the Texas State Capitol. The class included 23 game wardens and seven state park police officers.

Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Nominations Accepted Through Nov. 1

ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for next year’s hall of fame winners through Nov. 1, 2018.

July 18, 2018

Seven Grants Awarded by Winners of Great Texas Birding Classic

AUSTIN— The 22nd annual Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) has wrapped up another year and the winners of the largest and longest bird-watching competition in the United States have chosen seven conservation projects to award grant funds. Grants range in amount from $2,750 to $10,000.

Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Big Tree Natural Area

ROCKPORT— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hold a meeting Aug. 1 to collect public input for the development of new facilities at Big Tree Natural Area at Goose Island State Park. The natural area is an 80-acre site that expands the existing location of the famous “Big Tree.”

July 16, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, July 16, 2018

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

July 9, 2018

Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens Saturday, July 15

AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Sunday, July 15, 2018. The opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic impact to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.

July 5, 2018

Texas Game Wardens Stress Continued Water Safety Vigilance

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging the public to be extra vigilant when it comes to water safety in the wake of five tragic drownings over the July 4th holiday. Thus far in 2018, there have been 37 open water drownings, compared to 30 over the same time period a year ago.

July 2, 2018

Applications Now Accepted for TPWD Drawn Hunt Permits

AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online system is currently accepting applications and the first hunt category deadline is less than a month away.